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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 261 231 1193 48

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Number of Best Scientists*: 429
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1416
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 9
SCIMAGO H-index: 178
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.149
Impact Factor: 6.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology?

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology focuses largely on the fields of Obstetrics, Fetus, Radiology, Pregnancy and Ultrasound. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology explores topics in Obstetrics which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gestational age, Prenatal diagnosis, Gynecology and First trimester, Gestation. Studies on Prenatal diagnosis discussed in the journal link to the field of Pediatrics.

The journal addresses concerns in Fetus which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Surgery, Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology and Internal medicine. It focuses on Internal medicine research which is adjacent to topics in Endocrinology. Radiology research is concerned with Magnetic resonance imaging in particular.

Most of the works presented in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology deals with Ultrasound but it intersects with the subject of Obstetrics and gynaecology.

  • Obstetrics (33.32%)
  • Fetus (24.19%)
  • Radiology (16.40%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Applying the right statistics: analyses of measurement studies (1048 citations)
  • Zika virus intrauterine infection causes fetal brain abnormality and microcephaly: tip of the iceberg? (741 citations)
  • Vaginal progesterone reduces the rate of preterm birth in women with a sonographic short cervix: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (652 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology:

The journal articles mainly tackle studies in Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Fetus, Gestational age and Gynecology. While work presented in the journal articles provide substantial information on Pregnancy, it also covers topics in Prospective cohort study, Surgery and Ultrasound. Internal medicine, Anatomy and Cardiology are some topics wherein Fetus research discussed in the most cited articles has an impact.

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yves Ville (433 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • E. Gratacós (381 papers) published 29 papers at the last edition, 19 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kypros H. Nicolaides (339 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tom Bourne (339 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Baskaran Thilaganathan (318 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Cambridge (757 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (732 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 23 less than at the previous edition,
  • St George's Hospital (497 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (421 papers) published 35 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • Imperial College London (390 papers) published 39 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 25.19% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.87% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.16% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.92% of all publications and 50.05% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities and Relevant Education in Obstetric and Gynecology Ultrasound

A career in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound advances along the roads of medicine and technology. However, the journey to becoming an expert in this field often starts with the right education. Aspiring professionals in this field typically pursue related degrees in their academic pursuits – Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Bachelor of Science in Ultrasound Technology, and similar credentials. Enrolling in programs offered by accredited institutions ensures a solid academic foundation, which can pave the way for prosperous career paths in the future. One prime example is a nursing degree, which offers multiple advantages to those who want to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Students can earn their nursing degrees from a number of accredited institutions. Some of the highly recognized nursing programs can be seen among the [accredited nursing schools in the best nursing schools in Missouri](/degrees/best-nursing-schools-in-missouri). These schools ensure that students have the necessary skill set to pursue their desired path effectively. Alongside the academic aspects, many of these said institutions also offer extensive training opportunities, aiding in the comprehensive skill development of students. In addition to a solid educational foundation, continuous learning is an essential part of career progression. Medical practitioners interested in an Obstetrics & Gynecology Ultrasound should also focus on participating in relevant seminars, webinars, and regularly reading related research papers. This ongoing curation of expertise helps professionals always to stay ahead and make significant contributions to the field through their research. Note: Always investigate the accreditations and reputation of the desired program and university before enrolling, as it can have a substantial impact on future career opportunities.

Top Publications

  • Coronavirus in pregnancy and delivery: rapid review.

    E. Mullins;D. Evans;D. Evans;R. M. Viner;R. M. Viner;P. O'Brien;P. O'Brien

    (2020)
    689 Citations
  • ISUOG Practice Guidelines: diagnosis and management of small‐for‐gestational‐age fetus and fetal growth restriction

    C. C. Lees;C. C. Lees;C. C. Lees;T. Stampalija;A. A. Baschat;F. da Silva Costa;F. da Silva Costa

    (2020)
    501 Citations
  • ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): performance of the routine mid‐trimester fetal ultrasound scan

    (2022)
    298 Citations
  • Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of COVID-19: coreporting of common outcomes from PAN-COVID and AAP-SONPM registries.

    E Mullins;E Mullins;M L Hudak;J Banerjee;T Getzlaff

    (2021)
    250 Citations
  • ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): sonographic examination of the fetal central nervous system. Part 1: performance of screening examination and indications for targeted neurosonography

    G Malinger;D Paladini;K K Haratz;A Monteagudo

    (2020)
    187 Citations
  • Clinical role of lung ultrasound for diagnosis and monitoring of COVID-19 pneumonia in pregnant women.

    D. Buonsenso;D. Buonsenso;F. Raffaelli;E. Tamburrini;D. G. Biasucci

    (2020)
    155 Citations
  • How to perform lung ultrasound in pregnant women with suspected COVID-19.

    F Moro;Danilo Buonsenso;Maria Cristina Moruzzi;Riccardo Inchingolo

    (2020)
    152 Citations
  • ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): sonographic examination of the fetal central nervous system. Part 2: performance of targeted neurosonography.

    D Paladini;G Malinger;R Birnbaum;A Monteagudo

    (2021)
    144 Citations
  • Pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection are at higher risk of death and pneumonia: propensity score matched analysis of a nationwide prospective cohort (COV19Mx).

    R J Martinez-Portilla;A Sotiriadis;C Chatzakis;J Torres-Torres

    (2021)
    143 Citations
  • Consensus on revised definitions of morphological uterus sonographic assessment (MUSA) features of adenomyosis: results of a modified Delphi procedure

    M J Harmsen;T Van den Bosch;R A de Leeuw;M Dueholm

    (2021)
    142 Citations

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